The 1979 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Wayne Howard, the Utes compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 5–2 against conference opponents, placing second in the WAC. Home games were played on campus at Robert Rice Stadium in Salt Lake City.
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Roster
NFL draft One Utah player was selected in the 1980 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Pick NFL team Lewis Walker Running back 10 268 Washington Redskins
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